Machine Operator - Filler 3rd Shift

Garelick Farms•Franklin, MA

About The Position

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is hiring a Machine Operator - Filler to operate filler equipment across various product families while following regulatory standards. The role involves cleaning, setting up, operating, monitoring, and changing over production-line equipment; completing documentation and quality checks; and supporting food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements. The schedule is third shift, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Wednesdays and Saturdays off. The listed rate is $21.00 per hour plus a $1.50-per-hour shift differential for second and third shifts. External candidates are eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus. The company describes its benefits as excellent and offers competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
Certification and/or license may be required during employment.
Able to work effectively in a team environment.
Able to write legible record-keeping entries.
Able to use company computer systems.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Able to follow directions.
Able to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Warehouse, production, or general work experience.

Responsibilities

Clean, set up, operate, and monitor production-line equipment.
Complete required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
Monitor product weights, seals, caps, and general packaging.
Adjust filler timing and filling, and check the mat as needed.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
Collect samples required for quality assurance testing.
Ensure the correct packaging materials are used for each product.
Watch for jams on the label operator and thread wrap effectively to prevent downtime due to errors.
Perform filler and filler-line changeovers safely and efficiently.
Complete the cleaning checklist after the line has completed its run.
Prepare equipment for the next run, including size changes as needed.
Communicate with other departments, the supervisor, and employees, and notify them of problems or concerns that could restrict production efficiency.
Document all required information in accordance with SOPs.
Help identify process-improvement opportunities.
Report food safety and food quality issues to management immediately.
Maintain safe working conditions and comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
Follow DFA good manufacturing practices and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.